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How to Weave Burlap

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Weaving burlap is a crafts tradition that threads its way back to the Native American. This is a colorful and easy way to make a statement and create a lasting piece of art. With a vast variety of burlap and materials you can weave with, it will be no problem creating a weaving that expresses your personality and vision.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Cut a swath of burlap to create your foundation. Depending on how large of a project you want to do, you should cut your cloth to match. If you want a tapestry-sized wall hanging and have the ambition to do that, cut as large of a piece as you please. However, if you are beginning, perhaps a smaller piece will suffice.

  2. Step 2

    Gather any additions you plan to make to the burlap. These can be colorful pieces of thread, ribbons, fabric and buttons. In addition, you can think of left-field items to include such as pictures and toys. Think of this as an opportunity to express yourself as an artist.

  3. Step 3

    Cut strips of fabric that you want to use to weave or cut strands of colorful threads that you plan on sewing into the burlap.

  4. Step 4

    Weave in thread and fabrics. You can follow a design you have in your mind or simply attack the canvas free-form, meaning you will just start sewing without a plan only to see where this experiment takes you.

  5. Step 5

    Include buttons and other items into the mix. It might be wise to simply lay these items on the burlap where you think they will go in order to get a good look at their positions before you attach them.

  6. Step 6

    Create a hanger for your work of art. Use a thick piece of string or yarn and attach it at each end of the back. Take a framed picture off the wall and look at the wire; this is how you can make your yarn.

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